Japanese Conversation · Level 37
90 words
Japanese word
朝日
Pronunciation
Romajiasahi
Meaning
- nounmorning sun
Example
朝日がきれいです。asa hi ga ki re i de su
The morning sun is beautiful.
More examples
窓から朝日が差し込みます。mado ka ra asa hi ga sa shi ko mi ma su
The morning sun shines through the window.
Core concept
Describes the sun or its light as it appears at the beginning of the day.
Common phrases
朝日が昇るasa hi ga nobo ru
the morning sun rises
朝日が差し込むasa hi ga sa shi ko mu
the morning sun shines in
Definition in Japanese
朝に昇る太陽。また、その光。asa ni nobo ru tai yō ma ta so no hikari
Word origin
The compound combines 朝 (asa, "morning") and 日 (hi, "sun") to form 朝日 (asahi), meaning the sun seen in the morning.
Usage tips
- English speakers may recognize Asahi as a Japanese beer brand, while 朝日 (asahi) in ordinary Japanese means the morning sun.